Which of the following is true of the erythrocyte sedimentation rate?
A. It must be set up within 2 hours of blood collection, or within 6 hours if refrigerated.
B. Air bubbles will cause incorrect results.
C. Both (a) and (b) are true.
D. Neither (a) nor (b) is true.
Answer: C
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